. >> at the mosque in virginia, we found plenty of concern. >> i don't want anybody to burn the koran. at the same time, there is recourse. we have freedom of speech. >> we are not here to harm people. we are trying to live a peaceful life, you know? it is following the way. >> everyone we spoke to condemn the the plans. >> i think that is stupid. absolutely. >> why? >> it is wrong. it is wrong. you should not be able to do that. >> there is no law here against the burning of the koran or even bibles. the constitution itself protects all acts of expression, however hateful they may be. if the pastor want to go ahead, no one has the legal power to stop him. bbc news, washington. >> this is due to happen in gainesville, florida. our correspondent is there now. the pastor seems to think in order to take a stand against militant islam, it is a good idea to offend all muslims. how was this likely to play out? >> we are not sure. the last eight and we got from the pastor said he planned to go ahead with the event on saturday, september 11. at the moment, there are more journalists here than